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Jain monk advises Santhara for 3-year-old with brain tumor, sparking debate on religious practice for children.
Jainism also prohibits eating any plant that grows under the soil – such as onions, potatoes, carrots and garlic – since uprooting them could kill insects that thrive in that ecosystem. To ...
The museum, which traces the history and values of Jainism, was inaugurated in November 2024. It’s situated a few kilometres off the old Mumbai-Pune highway, and has been seeing about 350 ...
The Republic of India’s understanding of religious policy should not be based only on this or that North Indian Sultan, but ...
Jainism also accepts that the hard austerities required of monks—who cannot grow, cook, or buy their food and must subsist by begging—can be followed by only a small part of the population.
A biennial convention featuring the largest gathering of the Jain religious community outside of India will bring more than 5,000 attendees to Schaumburg over Independence Day weekend for the ...
Jainism’s Philosophy of Nonviolence and Dialogue . Jainism centers itself on ahimsa, which means nonviolence in action, word, and thought. This principle guides every choice, big or small.
Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Here are 10 names inspired by the beliefs and importance of this religion. 21 Apr, 2024 ...
Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. He unified the subcontinent and established the ...
Jainism is a monastic order. Historically, it emerged 2,500 years ago, with most scriptures written 1,500 years ago. However, as per mythology, Jainism is an eternal religion (sanatan dharma ...